The Morgan County Commission acted on the following items during their meeting Tues., May 26:

• Adopted a resolution honoring Falkville High School Boys Track and Field Team for winning the Alabama High School 2A State Championship.

• Adopted a resolution honoring Hartselle High School Boys Golf Team for winning 6A State Championship.

• Approved a resolution relating to the Polaris Project and resolving and determining that (1) the expenditure of public funds in the amount of $300,000 for the purposes described in the Side Agreement will serve a valid and sufficient public purpose, notwithstanding any incidental benefit accruing to any private entity or entities; (2) describing the public benefits to be derived from the County’s payments under the Side Agreement; and (3) that the County participate in the Polaris Project by executing and performing the Side Agreement and other instruments and documents relating to the Project and Side Agreement.

• Authorized Debra Gardner, Director of Commission on Aging / MCATS, to fill the position of part-time Senior Center Manager, $8.34 per hour, no benefits.

• Authorized the chairman to fill the position of Director of Environmental Services, Grade 12 ($22.56 – $29.46).

• Authorized the chairman to fill the position of Administrative Assistant, Grade 4 ($12.65 – $16.51).

• Approved certificate to subdivide and consolidate property located within Morgan County for Thomas W. Smithey and Jan Camp Smithey – SE Helms Road, District 4 and Sandy Fields – Nance Ford Road and Cedar Plains Road, District 3.

• Approved the re-plat of Bluff City Acres, Lots 2, 3 and 4 – Bluff City Road, District 1.

• Adopted a resolution approving Budget Amendments for various departments for May 2015.

• Approved an agreement with Decatur to receive $6,281.00 of federal grant money to buy bulletproof vests for Morgan County sheriff’s deputies.

• Authorized the chairman to execute the maintenance agreement for Formax Folder/Sealer used in the Commission office, with Presstek, Inc. in the amount of $1,440.00 for one year, beginning June 1, 2015 and ending May 31, 2016.

• Authorized  the chairman to declare the following vehicles and items as surplus and to sell on GovDeals.com with proceeds to be returned to the appropriate department account: 2001 Ford Taurus VIN# 1FAFP53UX1A124618; 2000 Chevrolet Van VIN# 1GAHG39R1Y1120647; (5) desk lamps; (1) 6 ft. table; (3) card tables; (1) 2 ft. table; (2) desks; (2) computer desks; and (1) 10 x 4 ft. mirror.

• Authorized the chairman to execute service agreement with Koorsen Fire & Security representing inspection of fire alarms and detection systems for the Union Hill Senior Center, in the amount of $436.00 annually, for time period of five years.

• Approved invoice of $2,375.00 from S. S. Nesbitt representing consultant fees for Healthcare Reform.

• Approved invoice of $1,400.00 from Volkert, Inc. representing Contract No. 339000.04 for services related to the bridge replacement project on Kirby Bridge Road.

• Approved invoice of $15,129.50 from Huntsville Fence Company representing Brindlee Mountain Park Project.

• Authorized the chairman to execute contract with the following representing the promotion of Morgan County, which will be payable out of the Tourism, Recreation & Convention Fund: Hartselle Quarterback Club (Football Ad), $150.00

• Authorized the chairman to make annual 2014 G.O. Warrant principal and interest payments using 4-cent and 7-cent gasoline tax funds for only the amortized portion of debt designated for ATRIP grant match requirements, retroactive to March 20, 2014. The general obligation warrant was issued to fund both the jail addition and ATRIP grant match requirements.

• Approved a resolution authorizing Morgan County to furnish in-kind services and supplies in the form of gravel and dirt for site preparation of the Cook Museum of Natural Science and that the furnishing of such gravel and dirt will serve a public purpose.

• Approved District 3 Commissioner Don Stisher to eliminate a part-time position and create a labor position, Grade 3 ($11.41-$14.85).